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House,Pool in the jungle.Great location short walk to famous Playa la Macha

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Outdoor pool
Smart TV
Beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Manuel Antonio

El Cerro stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this El Cerro vacation home, you'll find Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Rancho Tipico don Juan. Also, Marina Pez Vela is within half a mile (1 km) and Playa La Macha is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa La Macha - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 13 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 15 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Runaway Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Soda Sánchez - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante L' Angolo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Amorosi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Gran Escape - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House,Pool in the jungle.Great location short walk to famous Playa la Macha

Private house with pool. Pool has view of ocean through the trees on a dead end road with plenty of privacy that ends into jungle trail known as Retro Mae that will take you to famous Playa La Macha, a secluded beach with pre-Columbian turtle traps, and a trail system to three other beaches .
There are plenty of animals. Guests say they see more in this area than in Manuel Antonio Park.

The house is 200 meters away from the beach on a hill elevation of 218 feet .
Family friendly house, there is plenty of room to explore.

Parking for up to 6 vehicles.(PLEASE NO LOW PROFILE VEHICLES JUNGLE HOUSE IS ON JUNGLE ROAD BIG ROCKS )

Casa Playa la Macha is one. of the few houses in the area, and located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
All local activities are either a short walk or within a 5-10 minute drive from the house.
Marina Pez Vela, all beaches, restaurants, shopping, Manuel Antonio National Park (a must) all are very close.

The drive from the airpot to the house is approximately 2.5 hours door-to-door.

AIRPORT
SJO- Juan Santamaria Airport

Please allow us to help assure that you and your group a truly fabulous expedition in tropical paradise. Contact us anytime. We will be happy to tell you more about Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio.

Property manager

Adriana Vickery

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15.

House,Pool in the jungle.Great location short walk to famous Playa la Macha Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home with WONDERFUL hands own owners
My family had a GREAT stay at Matt's home! The property was just as described. Matt & his wife live next door & are very available for any issues. My son surfs & instead of renting surfboards, he was so gracious to loan him several of his own to use! They are very friendly & accessible. You MUST have a 4x4 to stay at this home safely. We had a 12 passenger van that was supposed to be 4x4 & didn't realize until we had a hard time on the roads that they didn't give us the right van. Matt even offered to go up the hill ahead of us when it was raining to make sure we got up & didn't need him to pull us. The home is spacious, great view of monkeys several mornings, amazing birds. The teens were able to hike down the hill to a beach that is only accessible by the trail & watch the sunset. However, it isn't something everyone can hike. Such a great location with easy accessibility to Quepos & Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
6 of us stayed in the house for a week to celebrate the wedding of one of our children. The hosts were wonderful and answered questions quickly. They also were informative about things to see in the area. We would highly recommend this villa and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in the jungle!
Adriana and Matt were incredible hosts and we could not have asked for more from them and their beautiful home. The home was in great condition, with all the amenities, a fantastic porch and an inviting pool which we used daily. Each morning we got to enjoy the wildlife (birds and monkeys) with our morning coffee. Matt gave us many restaurant recommendations, all of which were 5 star in our book. He even went so far to put us in touch with a local to help us spot sloths, which we did. They made us feel welcome and safe and we cannot recommend them enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet tropical paradise
We were 3 couples for 10 days. The house was clean and lots of space for all of us. The pool area was beautiful. Matt and Adriana were helpful and responsive from booking to check out. Definitely need a 4x4 for the road in. We didn’t have a vehicle but Cesar got us where we wanted to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Quepos/Manuel Antonio VRBO. Period.
The host/hostess are amazing. They genuinely cared about us and our stay. We thought the house was the perfect place for our vacation. Plenty of room. The pool was a great place to refresh. We loved that the beaches were secluded. The walk/hike to them is pretty easy.Seriously. Stay here
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful haven in the jungle
The house is really special. Super spacious with everything you could want for a holiday. The pool was a massive hit with the kids, and having bedrooms on different floors was really useful for our 2 families to feel like we had our own spaces. The beds were so comfy and there were towels for the house and the pool. A perfect stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!!
There were 7 of us (43x2, 70, 14, 12, 12, and 9) and there was plenty of room to spread out. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-appointed, and the house was clean. We loved the pool and seeing the animals daily. We saw toucans, macaws, hummingbirds, and two kids of monkeys. An entire troop of squirrel monkeys (between 50 and 100) came up while we were at the pool and it was definitely a highlight. The house is centrally located and a short drive to everything. You definitely need 4x4 to stay here but dont let that stop you- this house is amazing. The owners are also local and very helpful. You dont regret booking this hoise. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Quepos!
We stayed in this home with another family for a week! It was our very first time in Costa Rica. From a few days before our arrival to an urgent need after we left, Matt was extremely kind and helpful. We loved every moment of this trip from the recommendations on beaches and restaurants to the tranquility of the house. Monkeys even gave us a surprise visit during our morning coffee on the front patio. I would absolutely recommend this home for your trip to Costa Rica. We miss it already!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic and a little secluded!
We thoroughly enjoyed staying here for a week with our teenage kids and almost 2 year-old. They had a pack n play, infant life jackets, and lots of toys! The house is off the beaten path (we were very glad to have 4-wheel drive), and you can see tons of wildlife right from the house (monkeys, birds, etc). You have to drive into town - I suppose you can walk on the road but there isn’t a shoulder. The owners live very close by and were absolutely lovely. Our rental car battery was totally dead the first day but Matt came over and charged it to try to solve the problem. It wouldn’t hold the charge — Vamos rental car made it right, but it took a day for them to get to us. Matt was enthusiastic, laid back, and very kind. The kitchen is great, the grill has propane ready to go, and the pool is a dream! We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sergey s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
All I can say is wow. It’s an amazing house. Very comfortable and clean. The host was super nice and helpful. Very close to the beaches and restaurants. Definitely I recommend this place and hope to stay again at this property next time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay at a great property
We had a really nice stay at this property. Spacious enough for my husband and me and our 4 adult children and a significant other (who became a finacee at the nearby beach!). The pool was fantastic and no one else was around except the occassional person walking to the beach. The beach was beautiful and secluded - we had it all to ourselves, but don't think it's an easy walk. It's a hike - you have ropes that help you on the last bit. No one with mobility issues should attempt it. You definitely need a 4-wheel drive if you stay here and confirm with your car rental that it's really 4-wheel drive. The dirt road to get to the property is hilly. Be sure to have Katya Hildago to cook for you at least one night (recommended by the property host). We had a fantastic meal. She also grocery shopped for us - so we had plenty of fruit, snacks and drinks waiting for us when we arrived. Katya also helped us out in an emergency situation,- long story. She's just a really nice, genuine person. VRBO does not permit me to post her contact information - but the host has it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rabbi Chaim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic house!
This was unbelievable stay every part of it was over-the-top! Stunning, stunning neighborhood amazing pool just a good around all time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Playa La Macha
Great home for families just off the beaten path. An easy 5 min drive into Quepos or 10 mins to Manuel Antonio. The house is just as listed, had everything we needed. Pool was a great addition to have when we would get home in the afternoons and wanted a dip before dinner. 4x4 would be recommended during the rainy season, we had no issue with a SUV without 4x4 during the dry season. The house is very close to Playa La Macha and it is nice to be able to walk there ~10 min hike to have a very secluded beach. Recommend visiting during low tide and you have a large private beach. Really great communication with the owner, they can send you an instruction packet at booking with lots of great tours and recommendations close by. It helps in planning the trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in the jungle
Beautiful roomie house Nice pool very convenient to all the local bars, restaurants beach and marina Recommend four-wheel-drive overall rating fantastic will definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
We loved the property and our time in Costa Rica! There was plenty of room for our group. The walk to the beach was difficult but amazing once we were there. We enjoyed our evenings by the pool. The host recommended a great chef to us and we were thankful to have her for every evening meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W., Cranbrook British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Review from a group of seniors
We are a group of 7 seniors ( a family) in their 70s. The house is a great place for a group like us . It is fully equipped with good appliances and cooking equipment. We did not have a car, but were looked after by a taxi. Matt connected us with Cicere who was much more than a cab driver. He gave better prices on tours etc using his connections, got us entry into a sold-out activity and gave us advice in planning activities. I have come to appreciate why Matt has been so positively reviewed. Adriana and Matt were so involved in welcoming and making certain that would our needs were being met in settling in. Matt did have his challenge as there was a water issue in a bedroom. Matt was on it as soon he was aware of it, for which we were very thankful. Our only disappointment was that the challenge of accessing Playa La Macha was more than we were prepared for. We didn’t anticipate the “ elevation of 218 feet” intimidating. But reaching the beach after the road ended was too much for us
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
The hosts were so helpful, fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
We were very happy with this home, we were a party of 4 and there was plenty of space for us for all, it is fully appointed with everything you need, and if you have a problem Matt will be right there to assist, we couldn't figure out the T.V. so I called Matt and he was there within 5 mins and got us on tract in no time, I can't say enough about Matt, he is really helpful, great guy, the pool was wonderful and was cleaned every morning at 8 A.M. This was a super find for us, we fished for 4 days and the marina was only a 10 min ride, one morning we had about 8 monkeys on the front balcony, Thanks, Matt
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
We had a great time staying at Casa Play La Mancha. The hosts were very patient will all my questions about directions and things to do. The property is close the beach and is well maintained. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We have visited CR in the past and use VRBO a minimum of 3 times a year. This home and host were absolutely A+! The home is large and has everything you could need. The pool area was the best. Clean, large area that was great for relaxing. Shade and sun areas which was such a bonus. If you are looking for animals- this is your place. Monkeys, macaws, iguanas and toucans everyday! The home was clean, beautiful and had great areas for our family of five to each be alone if they wanted. Great WiFi, all the appliances you need, hot water, the list goes on… The home has access to a trail down to a beautiful secluded beach that our family enjoyed nearly everyday. The trek is not easy, but worth the 15 min to get there. Matt went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. We have never had such a gracious host. Make sure you rent a car to get to see all that CR has to offer. You can Uber, but much more fun to drive and explore yourself. Matt, I can’t thank you enough. This was a difficult time in our families lives and this vacation was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week with Friends
This was a great place for our group of 11 to stay. The road to the house did need a 4x4 taxi to get to and from it, but most tours and taxis were very accommodating. If we ever had any questions or needs, the hosts were very helpful and timely. We loved using the pool in the heat of the afternoon and enjoyed the trek to and from the beach a couple mornings. We saw lots of wildlife right from the house and on our walks on the road. The town was a short ride in to be able to enjoy shops and restaurants. The kitchen had everything we needed and we even had a private chef come in and had everything he needed. We had set up quite a few of our activities ahead of time, but the hosts were more than willing to help with any and all activities we were interested in. Thank you for the great first time in Costa Rica. We will always keep this location in mind when we come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa La Playa Macha
We had such a great time. Our host was very responsive and gave us great tips. Close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio and lots of restaurants and events. House was beautiful and spacious with a great pool. Playa la Macha was beautiful. Very much as described. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The wonderful house in the jungle
Omg is how I have to start the house is all that you see and more in the pictures. My family and I had the best time sitting on the ba lcony was adventure of a life time we sean and interact with the monkeys also got to see a hold family of howlers the macaw put a show on ever day a sloth and her baby,the beach my family love the walk to it .l could go on and on the house and all the wildlife it has was breathtaking. We will never rent anywhere but at the house in the jungle, and the owners of this amazing place is just as wonderful, thank you from all of us
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M., Ocala

Liked: Cleanliness
a very nice trip
great
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation spot
The stay was amazing! Great hosts and great communication, house is well equipped and everything you need
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022